Registration & Fees

World Jamboree Registration Is Now Closed

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All applicants will receive payment reminder emails as payments become due. Although applicants will not be canceled from missing one payment, we do ask that notification be made to worldscoutjamboree@scouting.org when major delays in adherence to the payment schedule are expected.

Youth and Adult Leader Fees

Jamboree Fee, Payment Schedules, and Refund Policy

The cost to attend the 2015 World Scout Jamboree as part of the Boy Scouts of America's contingent is $5,750*, which includes the following: round-trip airfare from a commercial airport near the participant's home; the registration fee paid to the Scout Association of Japan; a two- to three-day tour of Japan; lodging; ground transportation; meals; troop equipment, including tents and cots; items provided to each participant including a duffel bag, day pack, neckerchiefs, and contingent patches; shipping of equipment to Japan; insurance; and other costs.

The jamboree contingent fee does not cover the cost of ticketing because of early or late departure from the jamboree site due to medical emergencies, family emergencies, and/or problems based on our Code of Conduct.

Deposit—with application

$250

May 1, 2014

$800

July 1, 2014

$800

Sept. 1, 2014

$800

Nov. 1, 2014

$800

Jan. 1, 2015

$800

March 1, 2015

$800

May 1, 2015

$700

$5,750*

* This fee pertains to only BSA members within the United States of America and its territories.

International Service Team Fees

The jamboree fee for BSA International Service Team members is $2,000. This package includes lodging and all meals at the jamboree, accident and sickness insurance, and regional and national office administrative/program support. In addition, all IST members will receive a duffel bag, day pack, jamboree neckerchief, and official contingent patch.

The IST jamboree fee does not include travel to the jamboree. It also does not cover the cost of ticketing because of early or late departure from the jamboree site due to medical emergencies, family emergencies, and/or problems based on our Code of Conduct.

Deposit—with application

$250

May 1, 2014

$500

Sept. 1, 2014

$500

Jan. 1, 2015

$500

May 1, 2015

$250

$2,000

Contingent Management Team

Members of the Contingent Management Team will receive a payment schedule with their registration instruction letter.

Refund Policy

If you have to cancel your participation in the jamboree, there are monies that cannot be refunded, including a $100 cancellation fee, all payments made on your behalf to the jamboree host country, airlines (actual ticket and/or deposits), tour fees, and troop/patrol equipment. Once such fees have been deducted, you may be eligible for a refund of any remaining monies you paid.

Contact Us

Have questions? Email us at worldscoutjamboree@scouting.org or call 972-580-2489. Please provide your name, phone number, email address, record locator number from your world jamboree application, and the issue you are asking about. We will respond via email as soon as possible.